Recently there has been much hype surrounding the so-called “opioid epidemic”. Politicians are sounding the alarm and declaring a State…
Transcending Opioid Injustice
According to Dr. Darnall, “The cognitive and emotional responses to opioid limitations may require treatment in their own right”. Guest…
Rabid Watchdogs
As the Baha Men so nicely phrased it in their 2000 hit single, I can’t help but wonder Who let…
Stupid Is As Stupid Does
Forrest Gump 1994: “My mama always said life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get”.…
Hydrocodone Half-truths Hath No Fury
“America consumes 80% of the world opioid supply (99% of the world hydrocodone supply), but has about 5% of the world’s population.…
Do PainKILLERS Kill?
A Bridge Too Far (fetched)? There is little doubt that ours is a polarized nation. We have elected, but constantly…
Who’s the Zombie, Grandmother or the Journalist?
Grandmother’s Little Helper What a drag it is getting old. And with friends like Peter Eisler and USA Today, it…
Patients with Chronic Pain Syndromes are Not Idiots!
Guest Blogger, Dr. Marylee M. James shares her views on various issues regarding patients in need of pain management, and…
Patients Share Humanistic Side of Living in Pain amid Lawmaker Opioid Hysteria
Promoting simplistic policy responses to complex social issues rarely produces meaningful solutions. Such has been the case during the past…
Dr. Howard S. Smith In memoriam
For all of you that knew and loved my best friend, Dr. Howard S. Smith, this blog page is dedicated…